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    This document provides an introduction to tour guiding, including definitions of key terms, a brief history of the profession, and descriptions of different types of tour guides. It notes that tour guiding involves taking tourists to destinations and providing relevant cultural, historical, and other information. The history section highlights Thomas Cook as the "Father of Modern Tourism," noting his pioneering of organized travel in the 1800s. The document also outlines different categories of tour guides, such as on-site guides, city guides, and specialized guides. It concludes by listing characteristics important for tour guides, such as strong communication skills, passion, and in-depth knowledge.

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    INTRODUCTION AND

    HISTORY OF TOUR GUIDING

    Lesson 1
    TOPICS:
    • The Definition of Tour Guiding and Tour Guide

    • The History of Tour Guiding


    • Kinds of Tour Guides

    • Types of Tour Guides

    • Characteristics of a Tour Guide


    TOUR GUIDING AND TOUR GUIDE
    TOUR GUIDING
    - an interactive activity in
    which a tour guide meets
    a tourist or a group of
    tourists, and takes them
    to a place called a
    tourism destination or a
    tourist attraction.
    TOUR GUIDE
    - "one who conducts a tour"
    or one with "a broad-based
    knowledge of a particular
    area whose primary duty is to
    inform.
    - provides relevant
    information, assistance to the
    individual tourists or a tour
    group. This information is
    about culture, history,
    heritage, etc.
    HISTORY OF TOUR GUIDING
    History
    THOMAS COOK
    -The Father of Modern Tourism
    -The pioneer of trouble-free travelling and founder of
    travel agency
    o1841: first excursion train trip
    o1856: the first grand tour of Europe to Paris
    o1866: He organized his first American tour.
    o1874: He introduced “circular notes” (first traveler’s
    check) which are accepted by banks, hotels, shops, and
    restaurants.
    TYPES OF TOUR GUIDES
    TYPES OF TOUR GUIDES
    On site Guide
    - conducts tour of one
    or several hours at a
    specific building
    attraction, or a limited
    area.
    TYPES OF TOUR GUIDES
    City Guide
    - points out and
    comments on the
    highlights of a city,
    usually from a motor
    coach, minibus, or van,
    but sometimes as part
    of a walking tour.
    TYPES OF TOUR GUIDES
    Specialized Guide
    - someone whose
    expertise or skills are
    highly unique and who
    has in-depth knowledge
    of a specific activity or
    place .
    TYPES OF TOUR GUIDES
    Community Tour Guide
    - Local guide
    - tour guides residing in a local
    community to cultivate their
    skills and competencies for
    the development and
    promotion of sustainable
    community-based tourism,
    provision of quality service to
    tourists and employment
    generation.
    TYPES OF TOUR GUIDES (according on employment)
    o FREE LANCE
    - not permanently connected with any travel agency
    - they are paid per trip

    o STAFF GUIDE
    - permanently connected with a travel agency
    - receives a monthly salary
    CHARACTERISTICS OF A TOUR GUIDE
    CHARACTERISTICS OF A TOUR GUIDE
    ✓ Have good communication skills
    ✓ Passionate
    ✓ Have an outgoing personality
    ✓ Have a good sense of humor
    ✓ Knowledgeable
    ✓ Punctual
    THANK YOU!

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